Douglas High School

www.marshallk12.org

727 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Douglas High School, located at 225 Eagle Drive in Douglas, Alabama, serves as a key educational institution within the Marshall County School District. As a central part of the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering academic excellence and personal growth for students in the surrounding area. The campus provides a traditional high school environment focused on preparing students for post-secondary success, whether that involves higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce.

The school operates under the broader mission of Marshall County Schools, which emphasizes student achievement, community engagement, and the development of responsible, well-rounded citizens. Through their official website, the school maintains communication with families regarding curriculum standards, extracurricular activities, and district-wide initiatives. Douglas High School remains committed to providing a supportive learning atmosphere that addresses the diverse needs of its student body while upholding the educational values of the state of Alabama.

727

Total Students

35.3

Full-Time Teachers

20.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

64.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Douglas High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	355
Hispanic	342
Black	12
Asian	4
Two or More	6
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	4

White
355 (48.8%)
Hispanic
342 (47.0%)
Black
12 (1.7%)
Two or More
6 (0.8%)
Asian
4 (0.6%)
American Indian
4 (0.6%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Marshall County
Phone:	(256)593-2810
Website:	http://www.marshallk12.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	727
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	471
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 195

Grade 10 182

Grade 11 181

Grade 12 169